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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24
THE GREENE STATUE.

Capitol. II is of bronze, weighs three tons,
and cost the government $50, 600, the statue
alone costing $4,000 The sculptor was Fl.
K. Brown, who died the other day. He also
made the statue Of Zen Scott in Scott circle,
the i'll fated locality where several statesmen
built fine houses Only to be sent back to pri-
vate life by their constituencies. 1t is here
Mr. Blaine lived il Secretary WINDOWS
house. Here Mr.. Robson had q fine
house, and Don Csmeron's old house
stands neighbor ID it. Minister Pen
dleton's house, now occupied by Secretary
Endicott. is near Scott circle. The statue of
Gen. Greene is Browns best work 1t is said
to be the best revolutionary likeness yet
made 1t was providsd for by a resolution in
the Continental congress, but nothing was
ever done about it unhl Senator Anthony, of
Rhode Island revived interest in the greatest
soldier Of his little state, in 1876, and Brown
was commissioned to oesign the statue. 1t is
supposed that the Continental congress had
no money to pay for Gieene's statue, and with
the usual neglect of republics, Greene went
unhonorel in sculpture until a century after
the struggle in which heachieved fame began.
The idea of action is preeminent in this work.
The left hind foot of the horse rests on a can
non ball and the generd has his right arm
outlifted before him in he act Of leading a
body of troops forward t. attack. The uni
form is Continental and sts gracefully on the
firm, athletic figure. 1t is a wonderfully
lndsome, alert face md form. and to
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24

The Kentuckians tell good story of ex-
Governor Magoflin, of that state, who is
good talker and likes to do most of the talk
ing himself. One day in making the journey
from Cincinnati to Lexington he shared his
seat in the car with a bright-eyed, pleasant
faced gentleman. The governor, after few
commonplace remarks, TO which his COM
panion smiled and nodded assent, branched
into description of the scenes that he had
witnessed in different parts Of the country,
grew eloquent over the war, described with
glowing speech the horse races he had wit
messed, talked learnedly Of breeding and told
thrilling stories Of his battles with the
Indians In the northwest The hours slipped
rapidly away, and when the train was near
ing Lexington the two exchanged cards and
parted with cordial shake of the hands
The governor drove to an inn, and to a
number Of friends he remarked that the time
had never seemed so short before.
Then you must have had pleasant COM
pany aboard"
you are right. / net a gentleman of
way over. never was brought in contact
with more agreeable man.
Indeed Who was hes" asked his friends
wait a minute; have his card, ;" and
the governor felt in his pocket and produced
a bit Of pasteboard His name is King
mot Bob King" shouted dozen in one
breath.
"Yes, gentlemen; Robert King-that is
the way the card reads" was the proud
reply.
A roar of laughter followed
why, governor, Bob King is as deaf as
a post. He was born deaf and dumbr'-
Ben: Perley Poore.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24
Dumas Fills" al Home.

Alexandra Dumas lives in a snug man.
sion in the Avenue de Villiers, surrounded
by his children and grandchildren. Cor-
trary to what might be thought from the
nature of his dramas, he is essentially a
family man. He receives largely He is
particularly kind TO young beginners,
whether authors, actors or painters. who
rarely appeal to him in vain either for
advice or assistance. He scorns politics,
and is very Independent. Under the
second empire the Due de Persigny once
asked him to write cantata for the opera
in honor of the emperor's fete day. He
replied that it was not for him TO open
his mouth while such great poets as Hugo
and Lamartine declined to sing. NJ.
Dumas still signs himself '.fils,' out
of veneration for his Chicago
Herald.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24

Here is an oil which is so susceptible to
cold that if placed in certain tempera-
ture where ice will melt it will freeze.
But this delics te grease comes from a
warm country, and is found in the fat
that forms at the base of the fore legs Of
the Indus river crocodile in the Pun iab.
The preparation of this oil is the chief
business of the Sarib Indians, and the oil
is a famous leather dressing in the Orient.
1t is cheap enough over there, but this
little bottle will cost me SO. Speaking
of crocodile oil, here is an oil that could
surprise you with if should put wick
down in the bottle and touch a match to
it. You would see as bright flame al
most as a kerosene lamp would give, and
yet this oil is only the tried out grease of
an Amazon river alligator. Alligator oil
has been used perhaps for centuries along
the Amazon river as an illuminant, and
the business of extracting it is now an
important one in Brazil.-New York Sun.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24

the gentlemen who visit the house get of one
of the leaders on the Republican side-Tom
Reed, of Maine. Reed is a big Newfound-
land dog in general appearance and manner,
save that he is not so shaggy and hairy as he
should be to make the metaphor precise. He
rolls In his gait and founders about up and
down the aisles during a debate very much
as a big, good natured dog might. When
things look a little suspicious he opens his
mouth and then the likeness ceases. Instead of
the deep voiced, round toned utterance you
might expect from his girth anil height
there comes forth from the top of his thross
a thin, drawling Yankee speech tlat excits
laughter, until you listen closely and notice
that what Reed says is cutting in to his oppo-
neDts right and left like a Damascus blade.
His logic, wit, repartee and umeliness are
dreaded by everybody who is not Of his po-
litical household As he sits in his seat, back
under the gallery, he sinks his head down into
bis fat shoulders and rests like dog asleep
in the sun until some queer state OF things
again rouses him up and he goes wagging and
rolling down the aisle to terrify the enemy
once more.
The most notable figure on the Democratic
side of the house sits with his back always
toward the ladies' gallery. No matter how
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24

l hear that the advertisements in the
Christmas number Of Truth amounted to no
less a sum than 81 100. It is the good fort
une of Mr.. Labouchere to turn everything
he touches into gold. Truth paid from the
second number, and it now brings him in
the princely income of e12,0O0. He was
for ten years a theatrical manager, and yet
lost no money. The other day Kenry Irving
was recalling those days when he was one of
Mr.. Labouchere's stock company at the
Queens theatre, in Long Acre, and with
half sigh related the fact that he was only
receiving g. a week Three pounds, my
friend" interposed the heartless Labby.-
London Cor. Liverpool Post.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24

necks to see the handsome, finely delineated
countenance of the great prOtectionist Demo
crat, but it is only when he goes over TO the
Republican side and returns to his seat from
the front part Of the chamber that those lus-
trous black eyes and that firmly shut mouth
can be seen fairly and fully. Mr.. Randall
keeps his seat when he is in the house. Few
errands there cause him to move about But
most of his time is spent in the appropriations
committee room, where he holds all the
threads of legislation in that close grip which
makes him a T. wSr-p rhaps the greatest
power in congress j. II. TRUEsDELL.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24
TONGUE in KNOTS,

| contracted malaria in the swamps of
Louisiana while working for the telegraph
company, and used every kind of medicine
/ could hear of without relief. / at last
succeeded in breaking the fever, but it cost
me over si0O.O 90, and then my system was
Frustrated and saturated with malarial
poison and l became almost helpless.
finally came here, my mouth so filled with
sores that l could scarcely eat. and my
tongue raw and filled with little knots.
Various remedies were resorted to without
effect. l bOnght two bottles OF b. b. b.
and il has cured and strengthened me. All
sores of my mouth are healed and my
tongue entirely clear of knots and soreness,
and feel like a new man,
jackson, Tenn, April 90, 1886.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24
Elegant Brussels Carpet, 5oc Best All Wool Ext

patriotic Americans the statue snouId ever
be IN object Of delight, especially SO from tho
fact that the last resting place of the Rhode
Island general is unknown.
1t is a curious fact in art that Brown, in
modelling the equestrian statue OF Gen. Scott,
took for his ideal of horse fine Kentucky
mare owned by one of his friends, and all the
Washington horsemen declare It is the best
horse in all the equestrian statuary in Wash
ington, and there are so many bronze horses
here that Massachusetts, avenue, above Four
teenth street, is frequently called the horse
pasture
1t is pity that the galleries of the house
and senate do not give visitors a chance to
see senator's and members TO advantage.
Aside from the press galleries and those re-
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24

Can consumption be cured? Yes. One
man only, discovered the laws of gravita-
ton. One man only. discovered the virtue
of vaccination. And one man after years
of study and reflection, has discovered the
cure for consumption. DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery" is its specific.
Send two letter stamps and get DIR. Pierce's
pamphlet treatise on consumption. Ad-
dress. Worlds Dispensary Medical Associ-
alton, Buffalo. New York.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24
The Rrf.isn EmDIre.

1t is pointed out that the British en-
pire extends over far larger territory
than that which was governed by ancient
Rome, the superfcies of the latter being
1900, 600 square leagues. No English
speaking people is under foreign rule,
while Britain governs nearly 800, O,000,-
900 individuals belonging to all nations
and speaking all the languages of the
world, as, for instance, Germans Hell
goland), Spaniards (Gibraltar), Greeks,
Italians, Turks Cyprus, Arabs (Adenl,
Dutch Africa, French (Mauritius), Chi
nese, Indians, Persians (Asia), etc
Boston Budget.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24
NNIIIff ItIIII., -NdINII IooV.
WEBB CITY, ARK, BLOOD,

Having tested B. B. B. and found it to be
all that is claimed for it. | commend it to
any and every one suffering from blood
poison. 1t has done me more good for less
money and in shorter space of time than
any blood purifier have used. | owe the
comfort of my life to its use, for have
been troubled with severe form OF blood
poison for or years and found no relief
equal to that given by the use Of b. b. b.
W. C. MCGAUEEY.
Webb City, Ark, May 5, 1856.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24
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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24

much time he may
have for it, Mr..
Randall never once
faces that serried
mass of beauty and
grace. The back Of
his head, just be-
ginning to get bald,
with his back hair
still raven black, is
all that can be seen
from that quarter.
There is of course
much craninp nf
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24
$1,000

In nice, clean, new boots and shoes just re-
ceiyed at the Arcade shoe store, that they
propose to sell for less money than any
other house in the city. Starkey Il ScOw-
den do not have to resort to the old game OF
closing out sales 10 get off old scab auction
goods. They buy goods from the best fac
tories in the country and put price on that
they go in the season. II you want real
bargain go to the famous One-price cash
Arcade shoe store.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24

served for friends
of members and
senator's and for the
diplomats, there is
no place where a
good front view
can be had of the
actors in the daily
scenes of debate
and legislation.
Here, for instance,
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24
Henry NJ. Stanley has started for Africa.

SHfLOH'S VITALIZER is what you
need for consumption, Loss of Appetite,
Dizziness, and all symptoms of Dyspepsia.
Price 10 and IS cents per bottle. For sale
by +. A. GarwOOd
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24
w U A'ENN
Webb City, Ark, May s, 1856.

All who desire full information about the
cause and cure of Blood Poisons, ScrofuIa
and ScrofulOus Swellings, Ulcers. Sores,
Rheumatism, Kidney Complaints, Catarrhr
etc, can secure by mail, free, copy of ou,
S2-page Illustrated Book of Wonders. filled
with the most wonderful and startling proof
ever before known.
Address, CD BALM CO.,
Atlanta. Ga
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24
\ OF the good things of ii

NON>> Of the good things of this
NNN\HS life are sorrowfully let
alone on account Of Dyspepsia. Acker's
Dyspepsia Tablets will cure Dyspepsia,
Indigestion and Constipation; sold on q
positive guarantee at 25 and 30 cents, by
Frank II. Coblentz, corner Market and
High streets.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24
The American way.

A Newington man recently placed $500
piano in his no Ise, while the front hall
way remains upholstered and his front door
step consists of a dry goods box, bottom up
Concord (N. H Monitor.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24
She Preferred Thunder.

A woman awoke her husband during
thunder storm one night and said:
Il do wish you would stop snoring, for
want to hear it thundez."
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24

AcN2v's Blood Blood Elixir Ri.dsi is !. the only
teed. 1t is positive cure for Ulcers, Erup-
tions or Syphilitic Poisoning. Itpurifes the
whole system, and banishes all Rheumatic
and Neuralgia pains. We guarantee it.
Frank II. Cobleutz, corner Market and
High streets.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24

Opera Manager-It's terrible thing, a
terrible thing to have a prima donna to
manage.
Omaha Mani did not suppose bad
temper necessarily accompanied vocal
talents.
"Well, it is not temper exactly; but a
prima donna seems to be in continual
state of nervous irritability; can't help it,
somehow"
"Oh, that's it. But, my dear sir, yoV
should reflect on the fearful nervous strain
she has to endure at every performance
when the sticks you have hired 70 support
her begin to sing Omaha World.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24
STIFF JOI NT9
A Most Remarkable Case of
Scroflla and Rheumatism.

have little boy twelve years old, whose
knees have been drawn almost double and
his joints are perfectly stiff, and has been
in this condition three years, unable to
walk. During that time the medical board
of LOudOn county examined him and pro-
nounced the disease scrofula and prescribed,
but no benefit ever derived. then used a
much advertised preparation without bene-
fit. Three weeks ago he became perfectly
helpless and suffered dresdfully.
A friend who had used b. b. B. advised
its use. He has used one bottle and all
pain has ceased and he can now walk. This
has been pronounced most wonderful
action, as his complaint had baffied every
thing. l shall continue TO use il on him.
MRS. EMMA GRIFFTrHs.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24
A STATUE FOR LOGAN.
WHERE CAN A SUITABLE SITE BE
HAD IN WASHINGTON,
The Available Places Almost All Taken
Up-Equestrian Statues of McPherson
and Greene-''The Horse Pasture''-Bad
Views Obtained from the Galleries.
Especial Correspondence !

Especial Correspondence
WASHINGTON, Jan. l7.-It will not be long
before something is done toward erecting a
statue to Gen. Logan. While the Grand
Army of the Republic or the Army Of the
Tennessee may choose to place a statue or
monument Of the general at his grave in Chi
cago, congress will undoubtedly appropriate
the necessary means to erect an equestrian
statue Of the great volunteer general at the
capital, where as soldier and legislator his
fame centers Here, too, is to be Mrs. Lo-
gan's home, and here for nearly half of the
generals life he lived and worked. There
will be difficulty in finding suitable spot for
such a statue, as those of Washington, Jack
son, Scott, Mcpherson, Farragut, Dupont and
Thomas now occupy the most prominent sites.
There remains, however, Iowa circle, where
it was once designed to place a statue Of Gen
Grant, and for a time il was called Grant
circle. Gen. Logan lived last year, before he
bought the Stone mansion, on Iowa circle
Mrs Logan prefers this spot, if any is to be
honored with a statue to the general
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24

So>>o the Children. They are es-
SNSS pecially liable to sudden
Colds, Coughs, Group, Whooping Cough,
etc. We guarantee Acker's English
Remedy a positive cure. 1t saves
hours of anxious watching. Sold by
Frank II. CobIentz, corner Market and
High streets.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24

Trains marked thus run daily; ALI other
trains daily except Sunday
Train No. has q through coach for Lincoln,
Seb., and through sleeper between Springfield
and Peoria
Train No. 8 has through sleeper and chair
sars for Peoria, and through sleeper from In
annapolis to Chicago.
Train No. S has elegant new Woodruff sleeper
except Saturday through from Columbus to
So. Paul and Minneapolis; also through coach
trom Columbus to Kansas City. and chair ears
between Columbus and Burlington, Iowa
All through trains on main line both east
and west have through sleepers and chair cars
poeween Columbus and Peoria
C. E. HENDERSON, General Manager.
M. BRONSON. Gen. Ticket Agent.
d. II. ROACH, General Agent
WIN. HEFFRRMAN. Ticket Agent
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24

A Swedish authority states that Swedish
iron has almost lost its place in the English
market. Hardwares exported to that coun-
try are being returned unsold, even though
offered at the very lowest prices. The East
Indian market is almost as completely closed
against Sweden, and such sales as have been
Iuade there have been effected at ruinous
Iss.-Fhilsdelphia Call.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24

One of the best equestrian statues in WASH
ington is that Of Gen. Logans comrade, Nc
Pherson, whom he succeeded temporarily In
July, 1864, wher Mcpherson was killed at
Atlanta. 1t is a lifelike counterpart Of Gen.
Mcpherson, and in pose, action and express
sion is above criticism. This statue stands in
Mcpherson square where Vermont avenue in
tersects and h streets. Looking out on this
square are some notable houses, among them
the Hamilton Fish mansion, Chamberlain club
house, and Senator Palmer's new house, with
its massive brown stone front and kitchen on
the top floor. The statue is of bronze and
was designed by Louis T. Robisso, of Cincin-
natl, in 1875. Robert Wood & Co, of Phila-
delphia, cast it, as they have most OF the
bronze figures in Washington, among them
those Of Gen Scott, Gen Rawlins and Gen.
Greene. When the Mcpherson statue was un-
veiled in 1876 Gen. Logan was the orator of
the day, and his feeling tribute to his old
comrade is one of the best speeches of his
life The Mcpherson statue cost s23, 600,
while the pedestal, which is of New England
granite, cost SIS, The Society Of the
Army Of the Tennessee erected both statue
and PEDESTAL 1t was at first proposed to
place the remains of Gen Mcpherson be-
meath the statue but his family objected, and
he was permitted TO lie in the soil Of his
native state. il is serious drawback to the
enjoyment of this work Of art that it
stands in a small park containing about
an acre of land and is densely surrounded by
large trees. IL has not the prominence which
the Farragut or Dupont statues have in their
parks, nor that which the Scott and Thomas
have in small circles Of grass plot at the in
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24

J. NJ. Parker. alleged embeZzler, has
been returned to Marion, Ind.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24

A horse known to be forty years old has
died at Madison, Ind.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24

The wife of Senator Vorhees died at
Washington, after a brief illness.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-01-24

Simpson Harris died in Putnam county,
Ind, at the age of 109 years.
The Opelousas courier., 1887-11-05
Freight Determinations.

The special committee of the
Cotton Exchange or freight dis
examinations has set about collect
ing evidence on thissssubjeetsswith
the view of righting the wrongs
committed by the railroads and
other transportation companies.
1t was but a short time ago that an
outcry-yent up here against these
determinations, and,there is every
reason to believe that they are
still ~practiced, but in some way or
other the facts are not sufficiently
brought out or proved and little
has been done toward preventing
and Furnishing these violations OF
the law.
1t was to meet this condition
that the present committee OF the
Cotton Exchange was created. 1t
appeals to the public generally to
furnish it with all Information On
the subject of rail- road diserimi-
nations, unreasonable charges and
violations of the interstate com-
merce law-not, of course, vague
charges, but those capable of suf-
fcient legal proof.
1t will be strange, indeed, If this
! does not draw out whatever viola
tons there have been. Congress
has passedsa special act for the
Benefit of the country the Cotton
Exchange comes forward and
agrees to take charge of and pre-
sentsthese complaints to the tribu-
nal specially created to try them
With such aid and assistance those
Who are defrauded by excessive or
charges will have them
selves to blame if they do not at
once put an end to these abuses
through the Interstate Commerce
Commission and the Cotton Elk
ehange.-N. o. Times Democrat
The Opelousas courier., 1887-11-05

"Say," said the editors smart
little son, as he entered . store,
do you keep knives I" "Oh yes
said the storekeeper. we've kept
them for years." 'Well," returned
the boy, starting for the door, "just
advertise and then you won'tkeep
them so long
The Opelousas courier., 1887-11-05
The ms and the Outs.

Cold on the outside
Bresting the storm
ms in the pasture q,
Happy and warm.
Reform on the outside
Abusing the Ring;
Reform on the inside
Immaculate thingl
ms keeping quiet,
Outs making noise;
ms will in good time
Gather the Boys.
City Item.